General Safety - HARVEST FC1545 Operator's Manual

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2A General Safety
Important: The general safety section includes instructions that apply to all safety practices. Any
instructions specific to a certain safety practice (e.g. assembly safety), can be found in the
appropriate section. Always read the complete instructional sections and not just these safety
summaries before doing anything with the equipment.
You are responsible for the safe use and maintenance of your equipment. You must ensure that you and
anyone else who is going to work around the equipment understands all procedures and related safety
information contained in the manual.
Remember, you are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program.
It is the equipment owner and the operator's responsibility to read and understand all
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safety instructions, safety decals, and manuals, and to follow them before assembling,
operating, or maintaining the equipment. All accidents can be avoided.
Equipment owners must give instructions and review the information initially and annually
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with all personnel before allowing them to operate this product. Untrained users/operators
expose themselves and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
Ensure the conveyor is in good working order with all safety shields in place.
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Always have at least 2 people present when operating the machine.
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Use this equipment for its intended purposes only.
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Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the
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function and/or safety, and could affect the life of the equipment. Any modification to the
equipment voids the warranty.
Do not allow children, spectators, or bystanders within the work area.
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Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise, and know how to use it.
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Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in a highly visible place.
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Do not allow riders on the machine.
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Wear appropriate protective gear. This list includes, but is not limited to: hard hat,
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protective shoes, protective goggles, heavy gloves, wet weather gear, hearing protection,
filter mask or respirator.
Before servicing, adjusting, or repairing powered equipment, place all controls in neutral,
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stop the engine, set the park brake, remove ignition key, wait for all moving parts to come
to a complete stop, and remove the PTO shaft from the tractor (if applicable).
Know where overhead electrical lines are located and stay away from them. Electrocution
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can occur without direct contact.
Pay attention to the safety decals on the machine! They contain important alerts and
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precautions which are to be followed at all times.
Keep all loose clothing and long hair away from the rotating driveline. PTO shafts can cause
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entanglement and serious injury or death.
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